At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$35,942 per capita
Median Rent
$900/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.7% smoking rate
How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,942. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Education
6.0% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population151
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$35,942
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$900
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$276,073
Housing Units150
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation1,258 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrison was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.